Q. A body of mass $M_{1}$ collides elastically with another mass $M_{2}$ at rest. There is maximum transfer of energy when
A) $M_{1} > M_{2}$
B) $M_{1} < M_{2}$
C) $M_{1} = M_{2}$
D) Same for all values of $M_{1}$ and $M_{2}$
Explanation
The correct answer is Option C: $M_{1} = M_{2}$.
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Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.